How much does a hospital manager make?
Answer: A typical hospital manager in the United States makes $123,860 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 597,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
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Hospital manager pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $73,390 | $123,860 | $224,340 | about 597,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $164,120 | about 33,000 |
| District of Columbia | $155,140 | about 2,000 |
| Hawaii | $147,630 | about 3,000 |
| New Jersey | $145,650 | about 17,000 |
| Washington | $145,290 | about 7,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, location, employer setting, and the size, specialty, and responsibility of the job. Nursing-home administrators need a state license, and hospitals may require evening, weekend, or on-call work.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a hospital manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
What's a typical day like?
They review staff schedules, budgets, and rules, then meet with doctors, nurses, and department leaders to keep care running smoothly. They may check reports, hire or coach staff, and solve problems with staffing, supplies, or services.
How to get this job
In the U.S., earn a bachelor’s degree, often in health administration, nursing, or business, and build experience in a hospital or clinic in a clinical or administrative job. Nursing-home administrators must get a state license; rules vary by state.
Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
Most U.S. medical and health services managers do not need a license—but every state requires one for nursing home administrators.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes119111.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY